According to popular beliefs, consuming garlic and honey on an empty stomach could provide several health benefits. This would be due to the different nutrients that both honey and garlic can provide to the body.
Just as it has been recommended to drink a glass of water on an empty stomach, because supposedly then the stomach (being empty) would be better prepared to start getting going and assimilate what we offer, it has been recommended to take a teaspoon of garlic and honey .
Garlic and honey as medicinal foods
Garlic is one of the most used natural ingredients in world cuisine. Its particular flavor is used along with other condiments to enhance the taste of many dishes.
However, beyond being a great ally in the kitchen, this food has been valued since ancient times as a remedy to relieve various ailments, as indicated in this study.
It was believed that, due to its content of allicin and sulfur compounds, it could be an ally against infections and diseases of the cardiovascular system. However, upon delving deeper into the subject, it was found that garlic is not capable, on its own, of providing such benefits.
According to beliefs, garlic (due to its powerful smell and flavor) could help cure infections. And if it is combined with honey (another food to which various medicinal properties have been attributed on numerous occasions), it would be even more beneficial.
Supposed benefits of consuming garlic and honey on an empty stomach
According to popular beliefs, by consuming it daily and on an empty stomach along with honey, its effects would be enhanced and its nutrients would be better utilized.
The supposed benefits that would be obtained from these remedies are the following that we are going to tell you about.
It would improve blood circulation
- The sulfur compounds in garlic, along with the nutrients in honey, would be beneficial for the circulatory system. According to some hypotheses, both would exert an anticoagulant and toning effect on the veins that would prevent the formation of disorders such as thrombosis and varicose veins.
- It would be necessary to delve deeper into the topic to determine if the daily consumption of garlic and honey could really be beneficial for people.
It would regulate blood pressure
- High blood pressure is a disease that puts overall cardiovascular health at risk. To control it naturally, according to popular beliefs, you can consume garlic and honey on an empty stomach every day, as part of a balanced diet, before exercising.
It would regulate cholesterol levels
- It is recommended to eat fresh garlic, just crushed to regulate blood cholesterol levels. The person responsible for this benefit would be allicin, the substance released by raw garlic when crushed.
- On the other hand, it is said that this same remedy would be effective in keeping triglycerides at bay. However, there is no evidence that allicin contributes – in humans – to the control of cholesterol or triglycerides.
It would reduce inflammation
- Grandmothers used to say that both the consumption of garlic and honey could reduce inflammation and would soothe people suffering from arthritis, fluid retention and muscle disorders. And although there is no scientific evidence to support such ideas, the truth is that there are people who decide to consume this mixture as part of their diet, with the aim of feeling better.
It would fight cough
- When the cough is of bacterial or viral origin, it is believed that there is nothing better than preparing and drinking a simple honey syrup with fresh, recently crushed garlic. This preparation would calm the sensation of irritation that it produces in the throat and would have an expectorant effect that would stimulate the elimination of phlegm.
- Of course, in order for there to be an improvement, it is necessary to take into account the importance of eating healthy, hydrating correctly and maintaining other good habits before, during and after the recovery process.
It would help relieve cold and flu symptoms
- Another very common idea in the popular sphere is that all cold and flu symptoms could be controlled, temporarily, by consuming garlic and honey in the morning. For this reason, many grandmothers prepare this remedy during the winter season.
Garlic and honey remedy recipe
To prepare this remedy, it is recommended to use fresh garlic and organic honey, since it is believed that in this way its nutrients could be better utilized.
Ingredients
- 10 cloves of fresh garlic.
- 1 cup of honey (300 g).
Preparation
- Peel and chop the garlic cloves into small slices. They could also be crushed (depending on your preferences).
- Pour the honey into the glass jar and add the chopped garlic.
- Put the lid on and put it in a dark place for a week.
- Consume a teaspoon of the remedy on an empty stomach.
Is it possible to take garlic and honey as part of the diet?
Although it is not scientifically proven that this remedy can contribute to health or the relief of symptoms and discomfort, there are those who decide to incorporate it into their diet, as a complement, to stay healthy.
However, it is important to remember that it is not the consumption of a remedy, shake or any other type of preparation that makes us healthy and strong, but rather the sum of good lifestyle habits and the coherence and consistency in maintaining them.
Therefore, consuming garlic and honey on an empty stomach can be beneficial, as long as it is done within the framework of a healthy lifestyle.
Always keep in mind that if you have questions about how to lead a healthy lifestyle, you can consult your doctor.
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